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primetime · 03-09-2010, 12:53 PM

how do i upgrade manual disc brakes to power disc brakes up front? do i simple remove the master cylinder and bolt up the new master cylinder w/vaccum booster? or is it a more complex swap?

primetime · 03-10-2010, 10:27 AM

help please

Tx Firefighter · 03-10-2010, 10:41 AM

Get you a booster and bracket set off the parts board or swap meet. Unbolt the master cylinder from the firewall and install the booster assembly. Hook the rod up to the pedal under the dash. Now bolt your master cylinder to the booster. Hook up the vacuum hose to the engine.

It's really that simple. You don't need to disconnect the brake lines or do any bleeding of the brakes. The existing brake lines will have plenty of play in them to reach just fine with the master cylinder bolted to the booster.

primetime · 03-10-2010, 11:20 AM

HEY THANKS MAN. i really appreciate the knowledge. it seemed like one of those things that might have hidden diffeculties that you don't catch until its too late.

Tx Firefighter · 03-10-2010, 11:37 AM

Just beware that the booster requires two brackets to mount it to the firewall and a couple of pieces of linkage to connect the booster to the pedal.

You might send teeitup a private message. I have bought from him way too many times to remember. He parts out trucks and is my go-to guy for stuff like this to make sure every little trinket is included.

03-09-2010, 12:53 PM	#1
primetime Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 410	basic power disc swap? how do i upgrade manual disc brakes to power disc brakes up front? do i simple remove the master cylinder and bolt up the new master cylinder w/vaccum booster? or is it a more complex swap? __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 swb fleetside 2005 Chevy Silverado crew cab (SS) 1977 Goldwing cafe racer 1977 Chevy nova (first car/ first love)

03-10-2010, 10:27 AM	#2
primetime Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 410	Re: basic power disc swap? help please __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 swb fleetside 2005 Chevy Silverado crew cab (SS) 1977 Goldwing cafe racer 1977 Chevy nova (first car/ first love)

03-10-2010, 10:41 AM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: basic power disc swap? Get you a booster and bracket set off the parts board or swap meet. Unbolt the master cylinder from the firewall and install the booster assembly. Hook the rod up to the pedal under the dash. Now bolt your master cylinder to the booster. Hook up the vacuum hose to the engine. It's really that simple. You don't need to disconnect the brake lines or do any bleeding of the brakes. The existing brake lines will have plenty of play in them to reach just fine with the master cylinder bolted to the booster. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-10-2010, 11:20 AM	#4
primetime Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 410	Re: basic power disc swap? HEY THANKS MAN. i really appreciate the knowledge. it seemed like one of those things that might have hidden diffeculties that you don't catch until its too late. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 swb fleetside 2005 Chevy Silverado crew cab (SS) 1977 Goldwing cafe racer 1977 Chevy nova (first car/ first love)

03-10-2010, 11:37 AM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: basic power disc swap? Just beware that the booster requires two brackets to mount it to the firewall and a couple of pieces of linkage to connect the booster to the pedal. You might send teeitup a private message. I have bought from him way too many times to remember. He parts out trucks and is my go-to guy for stuff like this to make sure every little trinket is included. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

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